Industrial Controls Engineer: PLC, SCADA & Reliability

BRT EXTRUSIONS INC

Niles (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick days

Job summary

BRT EXTRUSIONS INC in Niles, OH is seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and optimizing Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and related control systems to improve equipment reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience with PLCs and SCADA. The job involves cross-functional teamwork, data-driven monitoring, and opportunities to lead AI/ML initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years’ experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), RSLogix/Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View.
Strong understanding of industrial automation, control systems, and electrical schematics.
Experience with condition-based monitoring platforms (e.g., vibration analysis tools, SCADA systems).
Ability to analyze equipment performance data and identify predictive maintenance opportunities.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to carry out written or oral tasks.
Strong communication and collaboration with the ability to adapt messaging based on the audience.
Highly organized and able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and related control systems.
Program and modify control logic to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
Implement and support industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, etc.).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with existing equipment.
Develop real-time equipment monitoring strategies, including sensor selection and data integration.
Design and implement SCADA systems to evaluate equipment efficiencies.
Maintain documentation for control systems, wiring diagrams, and software configurations.
Identify obsolete controls and provide migration plans to derisk.
Accountable for technical support and daily problem solving/root cause analysis.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and asset availability.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors and act as technical lead to support capital projects.
Periodically report or present information relevant to efficiency/reliability improvement.
Support strategic initiatives to leverage AI and machine learning.